Category Archives: Quotations

Some Great Quotations About the Genius of Children

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Thomas Armstrong

Here are some quotations that I’ve collected over the years about the amazing genius of children. “The real magic wand is the child’s own mind.” – Jose Ortega Y Gasset (Spanish philosopher) “The great man is he who does not lose his child’s … Continue reading →

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The New Benchmark: Children’s Peak Experiences in Learning

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Thomas Armstrong

I think there should be a whole new movement in education called “children’s peak experiences in learning.” There ought to be books about it, M.Ed. and Ph.D. degree programs about it, tons of research about it.  Why?  Because when we … Continue reading →

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Parents and Teachers: Don’t Give Up On Your Kids!

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Thomas Armstrong

Maybe you’ve reached a point where you consider your child/student (choose one or more):  unmotivated, lazy, spoiled, hyper, inept, bratty, inattentive, unmanageable, messy, distractible, beyond redemption.   Before you give up on your child, consider what the following parents and teachers … Continue reading →

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4 Great Quotes About the Human Life Cycle

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Thomas Armstrong

“Babies haven’t any hair. Old men’s heads are just as bare Between the cradle and the grave Lies a haircut and a shave.” ——- Samuel Hoffenstein “The first half of life consists of the capacity to enjoy without the chance; … Continue reading →

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